# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce
03 - 3 tablespoons honey
04 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
05 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon water
→ For Cooking
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
→ For Serving (optional)
09 - Steamed rice
10 - Steamed or sautéed seasonal vegetables
11 - Sliced green onions
12 - Sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and water. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil or butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
04 - Place salmon fillets, skin-side down if applicable, in the pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp.
05 - Flip the fillets and cook another 2–3 minutes.
06 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the honey garlic sauce around and over the salmon.
07 - Spoon sauce over the fillets as it simmers, allowing it to thicken and glaze the fish (about 2–3 minutes).
08 - Remove from heat once the salmon is cooked through and the sauce is glossy. Serve immediately with rice and vegetables. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
